If I were to start my first grow soon, I would be on a tight budget. If I was going to start, my plan would be to start out with 1, maybe 2 plants. I would practice my first grow with some good ole regs bagseeds. This would be after I sexed them and determined a female. I would Buy a grow lamp from wal mart(a 10$ one) and get some organic miracle grow and some good potting soil. I would also use 4-6 6500k or 5000k cfl's placed to the sides of the grow lamp and slightly below it. The grow lamp would be directly above the plant at the right height to prevent stretching of the plants. I wouldn't use a timer at first since they will be on a 24/0 schedule anyway during veg. This would all most likely take place in a closet or closet sized space. Then when I started the flowering I would swap out the cfl's to 2700k or 3000k bulbs and switch to a 12/12 for all of the lights. I have been trying to read up on information and look at others' setups and trying to not start out completely ignorant. Any and all help or suggestions and advice are welcome. Also ask if you think I might have left any info out because it's very possible, I'm forgetful. Thank you in advance for all the help.